Mia Raja

High temperatures can cause garden plants to wilt, droop, become sunburned and suffer stunted growth. Gardening experts advise checking soil moisture before watering, using the finger test or a soil moisture meter, and watering in the morning. Mulch helps retain moisture and protect roots, while fertilising should be stopped during and after heat stress to avoid further damage. Gardeners are urged to allow plants to recover before adding nutrients.

The film The Damned United, starring Michael Sheen as Brian Clough, will leave BBC iPlayer on 7 July 2026. The drama follows Clough’s brief tenure as Leeds United manager and is based on David Peace’s novel. Although initially met with mixed reactions over historical accuracy, the film has been widely praised for Sheen’s performance and holds strong ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. It remains available to stream for only three more days.

London Victoria Station will host the UK's first food hall within a train station, a 5,000‑square‑foot venue called Market Place Food Hall opening in early autumn. The new site, the brand’s sixth, will include multiple food vendors, a cocktail bar and live sports screenings, aiming to support independent food businesses and integrate with the local community. Victoria’s high passenger volume makes it a strategic location, following Market Place’s recent Leicester Square launch and expansion across several London areas.

A British tourist in Majorca used itching powder on towels left to reserve sunbeds, targeting what he considered repeat offenders and filming the reactions. His videos went viral, drawing mixed reactions online, with some criticising the prank and others supporting it as humorous payback for sunbed hogging.